Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
2 Rivers Bar and Grill
DunnellonLocal bar and live music venue on the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, featuring a spacious outdoor patio, karaoke nights, pool, darts, and food from the attached RoughStock Grill.
Blue Rainbow River Rat Rentals
DunnellonWeekend kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals operating from Rainbow Springs Country Club for Rainbow River trips.
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park
DunnellonWaterfront park on the Rainbow River with kayak and paddleboard access, walking trails, and a 3-acre pond. Water temps stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round, and there's no entrance fee. Get there early on weekends — parking fills fast.
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park
DunnellonRiverfront park at the convergence of the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, commonly known as City Beach, with swimming, a playground, picnic area, and fishing access ($2 day-use fee).
Dunnellon city Beach
DunnellonSwimming beach on the crystal-clear Rainbow River in Dunnellon, also known as Chaplin A. Dinkins Park, with a playground, fishing area, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Rainbow River Kayak Adventures
DunnellonPremier kayak, paddleboard, and tube rental outfitter on the Rainbow River with shuttle service, paddles, and life jackets included.
Rainbow River Kayaking
DunnellonPaddle 6.5 miles of spring-fed river through a lush subtropical corridor. The Rainbow River's exceptional clarity makes it feel like floating over an aquarium teeming with fish, turtles, and native birds.
Rainbow Springs State Park
DunnellonFlorida's fourth-largest spring feeds the Rainbow River with 72-degree water so clear you can see your shadow on the sandy bottom. Perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming in a pristine natural setting.
Rainbow Springs State Park Ranger Station
DunnellonMain entrance and ranger station for Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, gateway to one of Florida's most spectacular first-magnitude springs and the Rainbow River.
Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing
DunnellonSeasonal tubing launch at Rainbow Springs State Park where visitors rent tubes and float 1.5 hours down the crystal-clear Rainbow River, one of Florida's first-magnitude springs.
Singing River Tours
DunnellonCaptain Jon Semmes combines eco-touring with live music on this one-of-a-kind pontoon boat experience along Dunnellon's Rainbow River and Withlacoochee River. The roughly 100-minute cruise aboard a covered 40-foot pontoon includes original songs, local history, and wildlife spotting on one of Florida's most pristine spring-fed waterways. At just $15 per person, it's one of the best deals in the area.
Swampy's Bar & Grille
DunnellonNestled right on the Rainbow River, Swampy's has been a Dunnellon favorite for over a decade. The Cajun-inspired menu pairs perfectly with the riverfront setting, and it's the kind of place where you linger longer than you planned.